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Straight Talk: Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone + 1-Mo Platinum Unlimited Plan

(+ $300 back in device credits over 12-months)

$360

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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Summary:


Plan Cost: $65/month
iPhone 16e Price: $599 - $300 = $299
Total Before Tax: $299 (phone) + $65 (plan) = $364
Unlocking: Use service for 1 month, then keep the second month idle → Phone unlocks.
Number Options: Get a new number or port out an existing one.
Bonus Credit: Keep the number active for 12 months → Get an extra $300 credit.
Unlocked today
Activated March 3
April 2, deactivated
checked earlier today was locked
added another month $30 today
May 2 reactivated
Unlocked no sim restrictions after a couple hours.
No ID verification at Straight Talk

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Mar 1, 2025
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sinai
Mar 1, 2025
810 Posts
Quote from sinai :
Ordered 2/21 and still no shipping confirmation
shipped this morning.
Mar 1, 2025
8 Posts
Joined Aug 2011
Mar 1, 2025
rosa_cbd
Mar 1, 2025
8 Posts
I am new to this, just want to confirm how to ensure that iphone 16e I activate will be on Verizon, since unlock policy says only Verizon unlocks after 60 days not the AT& T or T-mobile?
Please guide me before i activate iphone 16e when i receive
Thanks a bunch guys!
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Mar 1, 2025
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langkhack19
Mar 1, 2025
406 Posts
Quote from rosa_cbd :
I am new to this, just want to confirm how to ensure that iphone 16e I activate will be on Verizon, since unlock policy says only Verizon unlocks after 60 days not the AT& T or T-mobile?
Please guide me before i activate iphone 16e when i receive
Thanks a bunch guys!
ST is Verizon
Mar 1, 2025
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FabulousMeal5779
Mar 1, 2025
53 Posts
Quote from FabulousMeal5779 :
Yes! Also iirc I ordered another very early morning Monday 2/24 and it still said 3/4. We'll see, that one has not shipped yet.
The iPhone I ordered 6 AM Pacific time on Monday 2/24 shipped as of last night. None of the two trackings have updated beyond "Label Created."

Does anyone know if you can port this number to google voice, and if so, during the 60 days or after?
Mar 1, 2025
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FabulousMeal5779
Mar 1, 2025
53 Posts
Quote from BrightHill2873 :
YMMV, but my husband and I each ordered one. Different emails, different credit cards, same billing and shipping addresses. Both phones currently have tracking numbers attached for shipping.
FWIW I ordered two (one on Friday, one on Monday) with the same name, CC, billing, and shipping address--only changed the email and they both marked shipped lol
Mar 1, 2025
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justdefend
Mar 1, 2025
442 Posts
Checked order status this morning and the order is now at shipped status with a UPS tracking number. Ordered Feb. 21. Tax in CA was $2.14.
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spacemanvt
Mar 1, 2025
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Anyone know where it's shipped from?

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langkhack19
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Quote from FabulousMeal5779 :
The iPhone I ordered 6 AM Pacific time on Monday 2/24 shipped as of last night. None of the two trackings have updated beyond "Label Created."

Does anyone know if you can port this number to google voice, and if so, during the 60 days or after?
Why would you want to port this number anyway? You paid 1 month of service and wait another month for it to be unlocked, so after 60 days you can port out but I don't think you can because you have no active service
Mar 1, 2025
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langkhack19
Mar 1, 2025
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Quote from spacemanvt :
Anyone know where it's shipped from?
Mine is from Louisville, KY
Mar 1, 2025
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AnaghD
Mar 1, 2025
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Ordered on 2/24 at 9 AM MST. No emails received on the order confirmation till today. Received shipping email at 10 AM MST and got the tracking number. Super excited to get the phone.
Mar 1, 2025
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RUBYSTEVENS
Mar 1, 2025
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Quote from driller :
will these get blacklisted on Verizon if we're only doing the plan for 1 month. I realize it gets unlocked, but the network can still blacklist them. Exact same thing happened with my 13 that att blacklisted, but it's unlocked and says, "no sim restrictions" in settings
Financed phone right?
This is paid for, won't be blacklisted unless reported stolen.
Mar 1, 2025
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langkhack19
Mar 1, 2025
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Quote from driller :
will these get blacklisted on Verizon if we're only doing the plan for 1 month. I realize it gets unlocked, but the network can still blacklist them. Exact same thing happened with my 13 that att blacklisted, but it's unlocked and says, "no sim restrictions" in settings
This is a prepaid phone
Mar 1, 2025
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WiseSwallow717
Mar 1, 2025
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Got an e-mail that my order from 10/21 at 10:27 PM PST, has shipped with UPS tracking number. I should have my phone in my hand early next week. I'M STOKED.

Actually, I first ordered through StraightTalk kept declining my card, even though I've called my bank's fraud department and was told that it's all good. I've tried several times again, until it wouldn't let me order anymore. Tried ordering with TotalWireless (which I believe that and StraightTalk are owned by the same company and the deal is identical.), paid with PayPal, and FINALLY the order went through, complete with confirmation e-mail.

This phone makes a good companion to my S24 Ultra. I just wanted an iOS device with the latest chipset, long battery life, and USB-C. I could care less about the notch or magsafe (I don't use wireless charging, and if I really wanted magsafe, I can just get a case that gets that back).
Mar 1, 2025
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langkhack19
Mar 1, 2025
406 Posts
Quote from WiseSwallow717 :
Got an e-mail that my order from 10/21 at 10:27 PM PST, has shipped with UPS tracking number. I should have my phone in my hand early next week. I'M STOKED.

Actually, I first ordered through StraightTalk kept declining my card, even though I've called my bank's fraud department and was told that it's all good. I've tried several times again, until it wouldn't let me order anymore. Tried ordering with TotalWireless (which I believe that and StraightTalk are owned by the same company and the deal is identical.), paid with PayPal, and FINALLY the order went through, complete with confirmation e-mail.

This phone makes a good companion to my S24 Ultra. I just wanted an iOS device with the latest chipset, long battery life, and USB-C. I could care less about the notch or magsafe (I don't use wireless charging, and if I really wanted magsafe, I can just get a case that gets that back).
So you bought the Total deal instead of ST?

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spacemanvt
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Quote from WiseSwallow717 :
Got an e-mail that my order from 10/21 at 10:27 PM PST, has shipped with UPS tracking number. I should have my phone in my hand early next week. I'M STOKED.

Actually, I first ordered through StraightTalk kept declining my card, even though I've called my bank's fraud department and was told that it's all good. I've tried several times again, until it wouldn't let me order anymore. Tried ordering with TotalWireless (which I believe that and StraightTalk are owned by the same company and the deal is identical.), paid with PayPal, and FINALLY the order went through, complete with confirmation e-mail.

This phone makes a good companion to my S24 Ultra. I just wanted an iOS device with the latest chipset, long battery life, and USB-C. I could care less about the notch or magsafe (I don't use wireless charging, and if I really wanted magsafe, I can just get a case that gets that back).

I bought with the total deal too and was able to use some Chase offers to bring the price down further, unfortunately had to pay tax on it since I ordered last night. I wanted to try it in person before buying, it's not much different from my iPhone 13

Also using it in combo with my s25 ultra. iOS is terrible but at this price it will be my iMessage phone lol.
Last edited by spacemanvt March 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM.

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